My first Con, any Tips/Advice?

[u/Salt_Butterscotch753]

Hey Everyone. So me and a friend are going to LA Comic Con on Halloween and it’s both of ours first time going to a Comic Con. I’m going for all the Star Wars and Breaking Bad actors, as well as Christopher Lloyd. Great Scott! My friend is going for all the Futurama voice actors. I already pre-purchased my signed premium autograph from Hayden Christiansen as well as a Photo Op with Hayden and Rosario Dawson.
Is there any tips or advice you guys/gals would give to a first timer like me?
I’m definitely packing plenty of water bottles and snacks, as well as bringing deodorant and cologne.

Also FYI I prepurchased parking already that is in good proximity to the convention, 12 minute walk

[u/GalaticWeiss]

https://www.reddit.com/r/NYCC/s/zgE8Cv9aUd

Here is something I created for NYCC. However, I don't live in Los Angeles nor California but apply a good amount of this post to your stuff. Now, the ConLoot app isn't used for LACC but again read things and let things help you. I get it two different conventions in two different places, but the stiff can still apply. There is a Los Angeles Comic Con FB that you and your friend should and could join if either of you have FB to have your questions asked.

[u/joshhugh_167]

that sounds like an awesome lineup! definitely expect some long waits, especially for Hayden. i waited about 90 minutes for a similar autograph at another con. also, check if they have a schedule posted for panels you want to see, it's easy to miss out on those! and yeah, don’t forget to charge your phone, you're gonna want pics with all the stars!

[u/Scepafall]

I highly recommend that the first thing you do is autographs/photos with the celebrities you’re meeting. The lines can be long and if you pay and they leave early then you’re not gonna meet them. I heard that the line for Hayden Christiansen at GalaxyCon Richmond was six hours long

[u/Salt_Butterscotch753 → u/Scepafall]

Yeah that’s exactly the first thing I’m doing. My photo Op with Hayden and Rosario doesn’t start until 1pm but I assume there’s a waiting line for it

[u/kindofaproducer]

Deodorant

[u/Salt_Butterscotch753 → u/kindofaproducer]

Already got that covered. Plus I’m bringing my Cologne so I don’t smell like swamp ass.

[u/00AceMcCloud]

For Hayden or any of the rare names (Cage, Odenkirk, Paul), expect very long lines and wait at least 2 hours if you don't have the top VIP badge. Bring a collapsible stool (the circle plastic one) to sit while waiting.

Since they have long lines, expect your autograph interaction to be really short like 30 seconds up to a minute. When it's your turn, greet them Hi, how are you, nice to meet you, i love you in this that, could you please sign my item, thank you have a nice day. You can ask a quick question but if the line's really long, the handler may move you along.

Bring your own pen or marker, prep it before and test it on a similar surface as your item.

[u/Scepafall → u/00AceMcCloud]

Apparently at GalaxyCon Richmond the line to meet Hayden Christiansen was six hours. I just ended up going to his panel instead of meeting him

[u/Salt_Butterscotch753 → u/00AceMcCloud]

I ordered the LACC exclusive Funko pop Jesse Pinkman and I’m going to pick it up there and have Aaron Paul sign it. Also going to have Dean Norris and maybe Giancarlo Esposito sign it. I’m giving the Funko pop to a friend of mine who’s a big breaking bad fan

[u/Salt_Butterscotch753 → u/00AceMcCloud]

Is it against the rules to bring a chair?

[u/00AceMcCloud → u/Salt_Butterscotch753]

Most cons allow those small collapsible chairs. People even bring rolling carts and those are way bigger